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Foundries — Companies in foundry operations in the Canton of Zurich

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Foundries — Industry overview in the Canton of Zurich

Canton of Zurich is home to a total of 11 active companies in foundry operations. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 21.4%, with 3 new companies registered, and 6 companies liquidated.

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  • 3 new companies
  • 6 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Foundries — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Zurich

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Foundries in the Canton of Zurich.

Foundries — Industry size in the Canton of Zurich

In the Canton of Zurich, 3 companies in foundry operations have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -3 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Foundries: Canton of Bern (15) and Canton of Zurich (11). Companies in foundry operations are the 145th largest group of companies in the Canton of Zurich.

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  • 3 new companies
  • 11 active companies
  • ** year to date

Foundries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Zurich

Over the past 12 months, 0 companies in foundry operations were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 8.3% contraction in the Canton of Zurich.

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  • 0 new companies
  • 1 liquidated companies
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Foundries — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Zurich

The most common company size for Foundries in the Canton of Zurich is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 55% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 36% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 9% Medium (50-249 emp.)

Foundries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Zurich

Out of the 11 companies in foundry operations, most are active in Casting of other non-ferrous metals (4), Casting of light metals (4), and Casting of iron (2). Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.

Foundries
Nb of legal entities
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Casting of other non-ferrous metals
4
Casting of light metals
4
Casting of iron
2
Casting of steel
1

Companies in foundry operations in the Canton of Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (55%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (36%) and "Sole proprietorship" (9%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 55% Limited
  • 36% Limited Liability Company
  • 9% Sole proprietorship

Foundries — Latest registrations in the Canton of Zurich

In the Canton of Zurich, 0 companies in foundry operations have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8493 Saland
25/06/2019
8320 Fehraltorf
09/07/2004
8404 Winterthur
28/06/2002
8460 Marthalen
03/12/2001
8630 Rüti ZH
30/01/2001
8494 Bauma
17/06/1997
8833 Samstagern
08/06/1995
8630 Rüti ZH
03/03/1994
8047 Zürich
31/03/1978
8620 Wetzikon ZH 1
26/03/1969

Foundries — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Zurich

In the Canton of Zurich, 0 companies in foundry operations have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8113 Boppelsen
11/12/2025
8815 Horgenberg
31/10/2024
8606 Nänikon
31/05/2019
8125 Zollikerberg
07/03/2019
8404 Winterthur
19/02/2016
8903 Birmensdorf
28/09/2015
8460 Marthalen
14/06/2012
8001 Zürich
27/04/2010

Foundries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Zurich

In the Canton of Zurich, 1 company in foundry operations has been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
Event type
Published on
Change of purpose
05/10/2026
Other change
10/08/2026
Change of capital
15/12/2025
Change of company name, Change of purpose
28/07/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
30/12/2024
Other change
24/12/2024
Other change
26/08/2024

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